Last Updated on 4 months ago by Charbel Coorey

After a terrific Sunday of Big Bash cricket, the action moves to Coffs Harbour where Sydney Sixers take on Brisbane Heat in an important match. It is a Sixers home game as the SCG is hosting the fifth Ashes Test.

The Sixers currently sit outside the top four with a game in hand over the Heat, who are currently fourth. So, there is a lot riding on this game as the playoffs race heats up.

Led by Sean Abbott, Babar Azam and Joel Davies, Sydney Sixers started 2026 in style by beating the Melbourne Renegades on New Years’ Day. They were disciplined with the ball, limiting the Renegades 164, before Babar and Joel Davies helped the Sixers reach the target without too much fuss.

Brisbane Heat won in opposite fashion. They looked gone while chasing 196 against the Stars, before an incredible partnership between Max Bryant and Xavier Bartlett sealed another stunning Heat chase this season.

Today, the question is whether their batting lineup can overcome the disciplined Sixers attack. Also, can their promising young attack trouble the Sixers?

BBL 2025/26 24th Match: SIX vs HEA Possible Playing XIs

Kane Richardson is back in the Sixers squad. However, they may persist with the same XI that prevailed over the Renegades.

Sydney Sixers: 1. Daniel Hughes, 2. Babar Azam (OS), 3. Josh Philippe (wk), 4. Moises Henriques (c), 5. Jordan Silk, 6. Joel Davies, 7. Jack Edwards, 8. Ben Dwarshuis, 9. Sean Abbott, 10. Ben Manenti, 11. Hayden Kerr

Brisbane Heat have named an unchanged squad. They may also stick with the same XI.

Brisbane Heat: 1. Jack Wildermuth, 2. Colin Munro (OS), 3. Nathan McSweeney (c), 4. Matt Renshaw, 5. Max Bryant, 6. Hugh Weibgen, 7. Jimmy Peirson (wk), 8. Xavier Bartlett, 9. Matthew Kuhnemann, 10. Thomas Balkin, 11. Oli Patterson

International Sports Stadium Coffs Harbour Pitch Report and Weather

There have been four completed BBL matches at Coffs Harbour. The average first innings score is 167.75, with the chasing team winning three times.

Pace bowlers have taken 18 wickets in the BBL here at an average of 32.67 and economy of 8.48. Spinners have picked up 15 wickets at an average of 19.93 and economy of 6.95.

Inclement weather has affected previous matches in Coffs Harbour, and there is a chance of thunderstorms according to the Bureau of Meteorology. However, conditions are expected to be clear.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for SIX vs HEA 2025/26: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicket-keeper picks:

• Josh Philippe has struck 157 runs in four innings on this ground, including a score of 83*.

Key batter picks:

• Babar Azam has two fifties in his past three innings. The opener could enjoy the easier-paced surface at Coffs Harbour.
• Matt Renshaw has the second-most runs this season (243) at an average of 40.50 and strike rate of 163.08. He may also be called on to bowl at a ground where spinners have enjoyed some success.

Top all-rounder picks:

• Jack Wildermuth has a strike rate of 155.74 against the Sixers. He also has six wickets in five innings at an average of 17.17 and economy of 6.44.
• Jack Edwards has taken the second-most wickets this season (10) at an average of 13.10 and strike rate of 10.80.

Key bowler picks:

• Sean Abbott, who won player of the match in the last game, has an outstanding 32 wickets in 16 innings against the Heat.
• Ben Dwarshuis also has good numbers against the Heat with 26 wickets at an average of 20.27 and economy of 8.50.
• Xavier Bartlett bowls in the crunch overs and can also contribute with the bat. He has dismissed Babar Azam once in four balls (six runs).

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Spinners are having a say in this BBL and Matt Kuhnemann took figures of 2/19 in his only match at Coffs Harbour to date.
• Joel Davies is an excellent differential pick. The all-rounder batted superbly against the Renegades and he’ll be called on to bowl a few overs at Coffs Harbour.
• Nathan McSweeney looked in magnificent touch in the last match for his 43. The Heat captain has scored 217 runs at an average of 43.40 and strike rate of 121.91 against the Sixers.
• Thomas Balkin has taken five wickets in three matches this season and has varied his pace nicely.

Other Stats and Important Matchups

• Head-to-head: Matches 25, Sixers 15, Heat 7, N/R 3.
• Matt Renshaw career record against Sydney Sixers: 11 inns, 254 runs, avg. 28.22, SR 141.90.
• Xavier Bartlett vs Josh Philippe: 22 balls, 24 runs, one wicket.
• Xavier Bartlett vs Babar Azam: Four balls, six runs, one wicket.
• Sean Abbott vs Matt Renshaw: 26 balls, 50 runs, no wickets.

BBL 2025/26 24th Match: SIX vs HEA Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams. 

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Option 2:

BBL 2025/26 24th Match: SIX vs HEA Match Prediction – Who will win?

This has the makings of an excellent contest. With a long batting lineup and good bowling attack, the Sixers will prevail.

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